April 3, 2026 – The City of St. Petersburg will begin to enforce the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage Order for Pinellas County residents. According to a prepared statement, St. Petersburg residents can expect “nighttime enforcement patrols at least once per week to identify extra watering.” Citations will be issued without warnings starting April 17. Additionally, restaurant staff members can only serve water upon request. The order will be effective through July 1. To learn more, visit this link…